tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post1857242812913503027..comments2024-02-19T23:01:34.366+11:00Comments on eglantine's cake:: Hello Baby - 20 weeksPenni Russonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17956453252195293843noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-51292555180800690902010-07-23T16:05:51.499+10:002010-07-23T16:05:51.499+10:00If you're still in love with Sacha as a name, ...If you're still in love with Sacha as a name, you could try Alexander and use Sacha, which is still quite common for boys in some countries. My brother is an Alexander and has been Alex and Xarnie and now is known as Sanders. Many other possible versions, though: Al, Alexi, Sandy, Lex, Xan, etc.Lilybettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-53589684321315677162010-07-18T17:32:31.663+10:002010-07-18T17:32:31.663+10:00trust a boy to be difficult and put his foot in th...trust a boy to be difficult and put his foot in the way of a good photo. and he's not even a teenager yet!<br /><br />i'd avoid Edward. as lovely as it is this whole Twilight thing will mean we're awash with them soon.<br /><br />i also like Sullivan (Sully) and Jasper (although i think the latter is popular now)<br /><br />How about Frey? (he was norse goddess frejya's twin brother)eleanor bloomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642298362764360355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-7429742970773344692010-07-12T11:53:58.594+10:002010-07-12T11:53:58.594+10:00I love thinking about baby names but sometimes I t...I love thinking about baby names but sometimes I think it might just be easier to live in one of those countries, like Sweden or Denmark, where there's a set list of names you can choose from and the names have to reflect the gender of the child. <br /><br />Check out some of these other baby-naming laws: http://www.menta<br /><br />P.S. hahaha 'Bongstat' as word verification! My new favourite word.Lilybettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-28315633758398272252010-07-10T20:56:52.584+10:002010-07-10T20:56:52.584+10:00Have come across a few names recently that are tra...Have come across a few names recently that are traditional but quite unusual that have been rolling round in my mind. <br /><br />The first was Hector, which I'd never liked much but for some reason has now really grown on me.<br /><br />Another is Erasmus, which is shortened to Elmo (as in St Elmo's Fire, rather than Tickle Me).<br /><br />The last is Galileo, which I adore. I loved it even more after an episode of West Wing called 'Galileo Five'.Lilybettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-32978382181113661362010-07-07T17:51:55.314+10:002010-07-07T17:51:55.314+10:00Chester, Josh, Gilbert, MaxwellChester, Josh, Gilbert, MaxwellUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532865391886131647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-24528574417996788452010-07-07T17:43:33.398+10:002010-07-07T17:43:33.398+10:00Silas (Marner) found Eppie which is what you calle...Silas (Marner) found Eppie which is what you called yourself when you were two.Frangipaninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-15105803127063387232010-07-06T11:20:36.190+10:002010-07-06T11:20:36.190+10:00There is a Tolly in the Children Of Green Knowe se...There is a Tolly in the Children Of Green Knowe series (but it's short for Toseland).<br /><br />I've always liked Jasper for a boy.<br /><br />Happy naming!Anna Ryan-Punchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741886679896612577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-60252907140266215642010-07-05T23:59:57.320+10:002010-07-05T23:59:57.320+10:00SO hard to pick boys' names. When I had my thi...SO hard to pick boys' names. When I had my third we still hadn't decided on the boy's name. Turned out to be a girl, so that was lucky really -- we had a girl's name picked out.<br /><br />I love Pascal. My husband wouldn't agree to it. :-P <br /><br />Christopher? (Kip for short?)Rebecca Newmanhttp://boobook.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-50535804490084689922010-07-05T22:49:04.760+10:002010-07-05T22:49:04.760+10:00I know a five year old Arthur, and he's gorgeo...I know a five year old Arthur, and he's gorgeous, he's an Artie sometimes for short.<br /><br />How about Harold? Then if he wants to be conservative in his teens he can be a Harry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-77507517732996015512010-07-05T22:00:40.938+10:002010-07-05T22:00:40.938+10:00I love these pregnancy updates.I love these pregnancy updates.blue milkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15341937205299573052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-27431239751396938222010-07-05T21:22:13.432+10:002010-07-05T21:22:13.432+10:00Gilbert was on our shortlist. Very marmite - love ...Gilbert was on our shortlist. Very marmite - love it or hate sort of name.<br /><br />I love Murray for a boy's name, and Spencer (although a bit Thomas the tank engine)<br /><br />Lots of Evans and Ethans here. My friend has a little boy called Llwellyn, love it!Kykareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316100979546486127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-41662874304764708112010-07-05T08:53:07.080+10:002010-07-05T08:53:07.080+10:00a boy! um I too like silas and seagull and arturo ...a boy! um I too like silas and seagull and arturo and there's a tolly in the green knowe books (I think) (or you could go tolle after eckhart ...NOT!) Literary names ... Raymond, atticus (maybe not) holden (ford? toyota?) zooey,seymour, tristam, jorge, minty, Partial to donovan but also plain old fashioned edward (teddy) and william ...<br />Looking good penni!simmonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410070490992751751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-7398405297111373202010-07-04T00:05:04.579+10:002010-07-04T00:05:04.579+10:00I've always liked Louis for a boy. We wanted t...I've always liked Louis for a boy. We wanted to call Tara that if she was a he but my mother protested too much (her maiden name was Lewis and well you heard snippets of the dysfunctionality of that family when we met up for coffee and cake at Jo's recently to understand why). Molly was going to be Morrisey :-)<br /><br />I think a classic boys name would suit well with the girls names. A good excuse to go back and read some of your favourite children's classics for inspiration again!traceyleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10480148766111646652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-23917286447488607972010-07-03T18:07:16.445+10:002010-07-03T18:07:16.445+10:00Roy! My dear friend Elizabeth was determined to ca...Roy! My dear friend Elizabeth was determined to call her son Roy and we all howled her down (most unfairly I think in retrospect). <br /><br />Poor little boy was nameless for two weeks while his parents tried on Emile and then Lewis -- he was Emile for twelve years, then he himself firmly discarded that in favour of Lewis. <br /><br />So you see even if you get it "wrong" they can always fix it themselves later.A latte beckonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967372772145537800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-75420958003288664352010-07-03T14:42:41.367+10:002010-07-03T14:42:41.367+10:00Yes, Silas. That's what I've been thinking...Yes, Silas. That's what I've been thinking your baby is called. Though I can see Una's point about Benjamin. Still, you could point out Benny & Penni don't quite work together.<br /><br />Here's some leftover boys' names that I never had enough sons to give them to:<br />Absalom, Valentine, Taliesin, Roy, Wolfgang, Roby and, of course, Astrolabe (he was the son of Heloise & Abelard). Hmmm, looking the list I can see why my family weren't so easy to convince.Kirsty Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380555542006807223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-92189016543802757412010-07-02T23:57:47.986+10:002010-07-02T23:57:47.986+10:00I love Seth and Silas. Also Sebastian, and Sulliva...I love Seth and Silas. Also Sebastian, and Sullivan. Raphael, Raffy.<br /><br />I laughed at the Fred and George HP reference. We have a George in our extended family and it's such an old fashioned, sturdy name.Susehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14837796439737091649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-15396444842297003242010-07-02T21:20:02.966+10:002010-07-02T21:20:02.966+10:00You guys are awesome! Lots of our favourites are m...You guys are awesome! Lots of our favourites are mentioned here:<br />August<br />George (Martin says no) <br />Oscar<br />Pascal<br />John Henry (which is v. close to Jack Henry) is in Martin's family, and I do love Johnny<br />Dominic<br />Sully<br />Tristan<br />Clancy (my personal favourite for girl or boy, I honestly can't comprehend how or why Martin doesn't like this)<br />Quincy<br />Joss is cute. <br />I am not sure about Anil.<br /><br />Tony - recalling what you said about Tony/Toby, Marvin is not on the list.Penni Russonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956453252195293843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-60483664675763988162010-07-02T20:15:32.507+10:002010-07-02T20:15:32.507+10:00I too enjoyed reading this, Penni. We had a terrib...I too enjoyed reading this, Penni. We had a terrible time finding the right boys name for Toby. The good thing is that whatever name you end up arriving at will be the perfect name for your little boy, so you can afford to just let it happen. Congrats on hitting the big 20!Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17946630852168034040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-77060586066968710902010-07-02T17:44:22.811+10:002010-07-02T17:44:22.811+10:00I think Joss is lovely. Junior has put forward &#...I think Joss is lovely. Junior has put forward 'Anil Fitzpatrick'Penthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11200896933898936176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-50804834623709214852010-07-02T17:41:36.291+10:002010-07-02T17:41:36.291+10:00I used to think that all ultrasound photos looked ...I used to think that all ultrasound photos looked the same until i had my bub and could recognise her features and now I can see how your baby looks so distinctive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-59633494895364586562010-07-02T12:46:11.326+10:002010-07-02T12:46:11.326+10:00He is a beautiful and mysterious thing!
Maybe to...He is a beautiful and mysterious thing! <br /><br />Maybe too plain but I thought of Joshua, as something that might please the Joe-lovers. Shame about Tolly.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291963017755049045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-28553171902960510872010-07-02T08:58:38.548+10:002010-07-02T08:58:38.548+10:00I like Sullivan too! (but you know I have a thing ...I like Sullivan too! (but you know I have a thing about v names)<br /><br />Or Joss (kind of an oblique Buffy homage while you were at it...)<br /><br />Oh I so can't wait to MEET him!!A latte beckonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967372772145537800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-84874748168024242622010-07-02T08:55:11.857+10:002010-07-02T08:55:11.857+10:00Ah names. Indeed. You know my stories and that I f...Ah names. Indeed. You know my stories and that I fret and discuss to the enth degree as you do. I had to keep giving myself 'time off' as in rightio no thinking about names for five weeks but it didn't stop me from obsessing. <br />at 31 weeks I had had enough and said to my husband lets just choose, which we did. The girls and we all called baby by that name but at birth we had that horror moment, 'oh no, the ob and midwife slightly recoiled when we said the name and we almost decided to change to our alternative, but the girls came rushing in to meet 'Geordie' so it stuck. I'm glad it did. <br /><br />I was going to add Quincy but that's out for you I guess. Gah! I love Joe and Johnny too. Stanley. Stan. Awesome.Dustyjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955412787148833024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-33603390057150590992010-07-02T08:23:09.608+10:002010-07-02T08:23:09.608+10:00Sometimes I want a third baby and for it to be a b...Sometimes I want a third baby and for it to be a boy just so I can name him! I love all the names you like. I like Theo but I also like Reuben and Clancy and Stirling. I had a friend Stirling and he got `Stirl the girl'. Good luck...I had last minute revelations with both my my baby's names and they're perfect.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966123789877616875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23502762.post-14588100033881176962010-07-02T07:32:42.813+10:002010-07-02T07:32:42.813+10:00he's looking lovely!!!
i suggest jonathan. i...he's looking lovely!!! <br /><br />i suggest jonathan. it's my brother's name, and it is a beautiful name. <br /><br /><br />i think my dad chose it partly because he loves the tragic story of david and jonathan in the bible. <br /><br />we like sacha too.<br /><br />also arthur and tristan. i love arthur but my family thinks it's dreadful. it's still on my hypothetical list though...<br /><br />i'm going to have a problem if i ever have a boy, because my cousins already have so many lovely names: joseph, thomas, samuel, benjamin, liam, jacob...melihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026675747253438229noreply@blogger.com